9779 (v.6) Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels
Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 9767 (v.7) Geology 205 - Sedimentology or any previous version
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11912 (v.2) Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy or any previous version
AND
11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry or any previous version
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Coal geology - formation, rank and type variations of Australian coals. Petrographic techniques and macerals of coal - factors affecting value of coals and their uses. Nature, origin, migration and accumulation of oil. Exploration techniques. Petroleum technology. Reservoir evaluation, sedimentary basin analysis, petroleum production and reserves, environmental aspects of fossil fuels and surface mapping techniques. |
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